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Maximize utilization
of existing infrastructure.
Development directed to serviced areas.
Infill continued in 2011.
Ensure adequate water
supply.
Amount of water produced
meeting daily demand.
Demand met. Lawn watering restrictions during summer.
Approved 180 applications for the toilet rebate program.
A comprehensive water conservation plan is being de-
signed and implemented.
Ensure quality drinking
water.
Meets drinking water standards.
Comprehensive and extensive drinking water quality
testing program undertaken in 2011, with 2,200 water
samples tested. High drinking water quality standards
being maintained without chemical additives or treat-
ment. Review of Drinking Water Emergency Response
Plan in 2012 will be undertaken.
Good Stewardship
of the Environment
Protect the waterways.
Effluent meets or exceeds
Provincial standards.
Continues to meet Provincial standards. New digester
construction at the WWTP to meet demand.
Enhancement of fish habitat.
Three salmonid habitat areas constructed as compensa-
tion for 2011 ditch clearing works.
Protect water course riparian
areas.
Consider scientifically determined
stream setbacks in all new
development applications.
Continued to protect riparian areas by maintaining RAR
standards and enforcing Development Permit Area #11
rules. 5 km of streamside plantings undertaken after the
completion of 2011 ditching program.
Encourage recycling.
Diversion rate for recycling items increased to 40%
by 2012, 41% by 2013 and 42% by 2014.
Recycling rate 38% in 2011. Increasing education on
requirements of recycling programs.
Protect the air shed.
Work with the Province to assess agricultural air
quality impacts.
Community air quality, energy and greenhouse gas ac-
tion plan completed.
Explore economically viable methane extraction
opportunities. Install a gas extraction system at the
Bailey Landfill.
Exploring potential biogas utilization at the wastewater
treatment plant. Gas Tax Funding ($3.5 M) was received
for the installation of a gas extraction system at the Bai-
ley Landfill. A biogas boiler will be installed at the WWTP
to utilize the methane.
Reduced reliance on automobiles.
Local transit fleet expansion from 6 to 7 buses in June
2012 will enable route redesign. Budget increase in
2013 of $250,000 will allow creation of Abbotsford to
Chilliwack Express transit service, intended to provide an
alternative to single occupancy automobile use for UFV
students, commuters and shoppers. With possible trip
extension, using the Abbotsford Transit system travellers
could reach points west in the Metro Region. Additional
funding in the 2014 proposed budget will provide for local
fleet expansion from 7 to 8 buses to extend the length of
our service day. New technologies investigated. City’s
“no idling” policy in effect.
Protect the Air Shed by fostering a community to
become more energy efficient.
Amended Building Regulation Bylaw to require that sin-
gle family dwellings be constructed to facilitate the future
installation of solar hot water system.
Minimize burning.
Burning reduction measures included in community air
quality, energy and greenhouse gas action plan.
Minimize energy consump-
tion in municipal facilities.
Reduction in energy consumption.
Civic facilities have been equipped with energy efficient
systems to reduce consumption. Secured Gas Tax fund-
ing for an Energy Integration Study for the Chilliwack
Landing Area. Received a 2012 Innovations Fund Grant
for $22,500 for energy planning study for the Chilliwack
Landing.
Promote a “zero waste”
philosophy
to minimize the generation
of solid waste in the City,
while maximizing reuse and
recycling initiatives.
Reduce the annual amount of residential garbage
being generated per household and increase the
diversion rate. Implement the recommendations of
the 2010 Waste Audit.
2011 annual waste generated was 457 kilograms per
household. A waste audit was undertaken in 2010 to
identify opportunities for further diversion.
Facilitate a High
Quality of Life
Provide quality parks and
recreational opportunities.
Comparison to other communities. Taxpayer
feedback.
Chilliwack provides excellent parks, trails and recreation-
al opportunities. New facilities opened in 2011 included
the Cheam Leisure Centre Spray Park, Museum Archives
addition, and the Yarrow Skateboard Park. Established
and provided CDI funding for community school recrea-
tion coordinates and Rosedale and Greendale community
schools. A Parks, Recreation & Culture master plan pro-
cess in 2012 will review and identify facility and service
delivery needs.
Objectives, Measures
& Progress
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